Fireman's Festival Happi Coat with Triangle Motif

Happi 法被 Festival or parade coat for a fireman. Hand-woven and sewn, Katazome stencil resitst dyed. cotton.   Loose-weave hemp liner 

Lettering on the collar:  南伊部町 Minamiibe-cho  Town - 火防方 Fire prevention method

南伊部町 Minamiibe Town A castle town formed east of Nagahama Castle, which was located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture.

• Cotton
  
• Kakishibui or Walnut dyed. 
• 19th Century
• 33" x 47.75" (length, width)